The result means United must travel to German side Wolfsburg and better whatever PSV do at home to CSKA Moscow who are already eliminated.

Van Gaal said: "We could have finished in the first half but also in the second half, to the end we're not so good any more, we were afraid to play the ball but nevertheless do not give too much chances away.

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“It will be very difficult because Wolfsburg are the best team in our group to play against”

Louis van Gaal

"The midfielders were dropping too much and that is why we didn't support too much our front players. We have created in one half three open chances and there difficult chances.

"I cannot say every game in the interview with you that we didn't finish but it is the truth.

"It will be very difficult because Wolfsburg are the best team in our group to play against, but it is possible.

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"We have won also at home and PSV has to win against Moscow, it is not so easy."

Van Gaal's side have struggled in attack in recent weeks and have scored just six goals in their last eight matches.

The Red Devils now turn their attention to the Premier League where they face table-toppers Leicester on Saturday evening.